Perth Wildcats snap losing streak, Knight scores 23 in win over Jackjumpers
Knight scored 23 points as Perth beat Tasmania 98-92 to end a four-game losing streak.
Brandon Knight made his return from a hamstring injury to help Perth break their losing run with a 98-92 win over the undermanned JackJumpers at RAC Arena. Knight scored 23 points, while Dylan Windler added 21 points and 10 rebounds and Kristian Doolittle chipped in 16.
Perth trailed early but dominated the third quarter, outscoring Tasmania 26-16 to seize control. Tasmania fielded only seven players, missing starting wing Nick Marshall to an ankle injury.
Taran Armstrong led the JackJumpers with 20 points. Perth coach John Rillie said the turnaround came from momentum the team created in the second half.
- 23
- Knight's points
- Perth 98, Tasmania 92
- Final score
- 4 games
- Ending losing streak
- 7
- Tasmania's players available
Why it mattersPerth's win ends a four-game losing skid, and Knight has returned from injury.
AustraliaPerth fans get a win to celebrate, and the Wildcats stay in contention in the NBL as the season progresses.
